Ppt Dress And Physical Attraction

Question 1

Two particular aspects of our physical selves affect our own and others’ perceptions of us

Answer 1

Halo effect vs stigma

Question 2

Social Comparison Theory

Answer 2

Explains that as human beings we are motivated to self-evaluate: How well are we doing?

Question 3

Social Comparison Theory Comparison Targets

Answer 3

1. If objective standards are not available, we will compare ourselves to other people
2. Researchers found a link between social comparison and self-esteem

Question 4

Faces: Convey a great deal of information

Answer 4

1. Facial attractiveness
2. Attractiveness and real-life outcomes
3. Attractiveness and advertising

Question 5

What aspects of facial appearance contribute to attractiveness?

Answer 5

1. Sexual dimorphism
2. Average faces
3. Facial symmetry

Question 6

Manipulation of Faces

Answer 6

1. Aging faces
2. Anti-aging products and non-invasive procedures
3. Use of cosmetics
4. Tanning

Question 7

Why we manipulate our faces

Answer 7

1. Facial attractiveness
2. Attractiveness and real-life outcomes
3. Attractiveness and advertising

Question 8

Bodies (Concerns)

Answer 8

1. Body type
2. Overweight stigma
3. The politics of body size
4. Inscribed bodies

Question 9

Bodies (Changes)

Answer 9

1. Body modifications in applied settings
2. Aging bodies
3. Cosmetic surgery for faces and bodies

Question 10

What predicts why some people endorse cosmetic surgery and others do not?

Answer 10

1. Male/female differences
2. Personality differences
3. Media influence
4. Celebrity worship